AASLD continues to recommend HCC surveillance of adults with cirrhosis every six months New for 18 is a recommendation for ultrasound or ultrasound plus AFP (alphafetoprotein level) The current recommendation for diagnosis is either CT or MRI There is no firm evidence favoring either modality, Dr Heimbach said Preexisting cirrhosis is found in more than 80% of individuals diagnosed with HCC 3 Thus, any etiological agent leading to chronic liver injury and, ultimately, cirrhosis should be considered as a risk factor for HCC(3) guideline policies of the AASLD;
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